National Readymix Performance Manager

Tarmac; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a National Ready-Mix Performance Manager to develop performance initiatives across its Ready-Mix business. The role involves leading continuous improvement projects, engaging with teams at all levels, and implementing operational strategies. Candidates should have substantial operational experience in Ready-Mix and a background in construction. This position offers a collaborative environment with significant opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts on retailers and holidays

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in strategy implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities and implement national initiatives.
• Deliver targeted projects for efficiency improvement.
• Promote the use of data to drive performance conversations.

Skills

Operational experience in Ready-Mix

Commercial logistics

Leadership skills

Continuous Improvement tools

Stakeholder communication

Job description

At Tarmac,

we're on the lookout for a National Ready-Mix Performance Manager to join the team where you will develop and lead performance initiatives across Tarmac's UK Ready-Mix business to improve EBITDA and the wider value chain contribution to Tarmac.

About the Role

As a National Ready-Mix Performance Manager , you will provide guidance and direction through coaching and facilitating the adoption of continuous improvement mindsets and behaviours to the management teams that you will be working alongside, lead and deliver business wide continuous improvement & asset optimisation projects and help develop short- and long-term strategies for the UK Ready-Mix business across all areas to name a few.

For this position, we are looking to hear from candidates who currently work (or have had) previous exposure to Ready-Mix & Concrete i.e. have worked for a Construction company prior. You will be someone who knows how a Ready-Mix plant works and has Ready-Mix production experience.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you as the successful National Ready-mix Performance Manager will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Engaging with all levels of the business to identify improvement opportunities, champion and implement national initiatives ensuring the use of Continuous Improvement tools to enable business improvements
• Identifying and implementing specific lean projects
• Working on the delivery of targeted projects and recommendations for efficiency improvement and through the regional managers, implement sustainable improvements within the regional businesses
• Updating the regional team on current performance versus targets
• Promoting the use of data to drive challenging performance conversations within line management. Coach and facilitate where necessary, dashboard reviews at all levels of the business
• Providing technical guidance to Regional Management around the use of appropriate tools and techniques
• Working closely with the regional team using a coaching style to ensure leadership behaviours are always exhibited
• Maintaining an effective awareness of the current best practices in development and in use

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has prior experience in the construction industry and specifically, Ready-Mix. You will be someone who has operational experience in Ready-Mix, commercial logistics and further technical experience.

Furthermore, you will be someone who can lead improvements within operational teams and has experience in strategy implementation along with an ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders across all levels.

Why Tarmac?

You will be joining a collaborative and innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.

Ready to build your future with us?

Apply now and take your next step in a rewarding career in Procurement.

In addition to the role of National Ready-mix Performance Manager , we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including :

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities